Intermediate English - Family( Interview with a 16-year-old daughter )



Interview with a 16-year-old daughter
A: How do you get on with( to have a good relationship ) your parents?

 B: I think I get on with them very well, really. We don't always see eye to eye on somethings, like boyfriends they don't always approve of them but on the whole, they're very understanding.

 If I had a personal problem, I think I can confide in( to share your feelings and secrets with someone ) them and if I was ever in trouble I know I could rely on them to help me.
A: How strict are your parents?

 B: Well, my dad's quite strict about staying out late at night, but I can usually get around( to persuade Dad to allow her to stay out at late) him.

 If I'm nice to him, he lets me come home a bit later.

 My mum's always telling me to tidy up( arrange ) my bedroom and put things away( it expresses to put something in the place or container) after I use them, and I have to do some of the housework.

 But if I compare them with other parents I know, they aren't very strict.
A: And who are you most like in your family?
B: Oh, I think I take after (similar to an old member of your family in appearance or character ) my mother.

 Everybody says we're both Independent and Strong-willed.

 I like to have my own way a lot of the time, but I'm not spoilt. I don't always get my own way.

 And my parents always tell me off if I do anything wrong( to speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong)


get on   

 (Relationship) to have a good relationship

 EX: We haven't been getting on recently.
EX: It's important that you get on with your colleagues.
EX: They got on better when they were children.
(Manage) to manage or deal with a situation, especially

 EX: How are you getting on in your new home?
EX: we are getting on quite well with the decorating.
(Continue) to continue doing something especially work

 EX: I'll leave you to get on then. Shall I?
(OLD) He's getting on a bit - he will be 76 next birthday. 
see eye to eye on something ( Agree with someone )
Those two don't always see eye to eye - they often argue




confide in  to share your feelings and secrets with someone

 She is nice, but I don't fell I can confide in her.

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